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The next addition to the Emerald City during the exclusive signing window is a big one. On Friday, PWHL Seattle announced the team has signed forward Alex Carpenter to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 6

PWHL Vancouver signs Jenn Gardiner to one-year contract

A British Columbia native is moving back home. On Thursday, PWHL Vancouver announced the team has signed forward Jenn Gardiner to a one-year contract. She was made available to Vancouver during their exclusive signing period, during which they and Seattle have the first opportunity to sign players.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 5

Edwards, Frankel, Harvey, Knight, Philips, Poulin named finalists for 2025 IIHF Female Player of the Year

A few of the best players in the world are in line for a global accolade. On Thursday, the International Ice Hockey Federation announced the six finalists for the 2025 IIHF Female Player of the Year award.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 5

Report: PWHL Vancouver signs Claire Thompson, Sophie Jaques

Our first strike in the expansion process. According to Ian Kennedy of The Hockey News, PWHL Vancouver has added the first two players to its roster, signing defenders Claire Thompson and Sophie Jaques.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

PWHL announces protection lists for expansion draft

We now know the players are not going to be moving west next year. On Tuesday, the PWHL announced the protection lists for the original six teams as part of the expansion draft and exclusive signing window process.

PWHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

4 Players the Frost Should Protect Ahead of the 2025 PWHL Expansion Draft

The PWHL just ended their second season by awarding the Walter Cup to the Minnesota Frost, who remain the only team in PWHL existence to win the Walter Cup.

PWHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

4 Players the Fleet Should Protect Ahead of the 2025 PWHL Expansion Draft

The PWHL just ended their second season by awarding the Walter Cup to the Minnesota Frost, who remain the only team in PWHL existence to win the Walter Cup.

PWHL News / Rinksiders / June 2

PDub ReDub, Playoff Edition: Charge and Frost contend for the Cup

Over the course of the PWHL postseason, PDRD will take the form of a playoff series recap following each of their conclusions. Here, the Frost look to successfully defend their title against a Charge team that knocked off the favourites in Round 1.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 26

Frost earn second straight PWHL Walter Cup with OT win

Frost earn second straight PWHL Walter Cup with 2-1 OT win over Charge

For the fourth straight game in the PWHL Finals, the Minnesota Frost and Ottawa Charge went to overtime, and this time it was Liz Schepers who scored the overtime winner, giving the Frost a 2-1 victory, clinching the series 3-1 and winning their second straight Walter Cup championship.

Charge’s Gwyneth Philips wins PWHL Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Award

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 23

Frost defeat Charge in overtime in Game 2, tie PWHL Finals

While the scenario might’ve been similar in the nation’s capital, the outcome was different. For the second game in a row, the PWHL Finals saw overtime.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Fast, Knight, Poulin voted Billie Jean King MVP Award finalists

The PWHL announced Thursday that Toronto Sceptres’ defender Renata Fast, Boston Fleet forward Hilary Knight and Montreal Victoire forward Marie-Philip Poulin have been voted as the three finalists for the 2025 PWHL Billie Jean King MVP Award.

PWHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

3 Takeaways From the Frost’s 2-1 Overtime Loss to the Charge in Game 1

The Minnesota Frost and Ottawa Charge faced each other in Game 1 of the Walter Cup Final on Tuesday evening, May 20, in Ottawa. Both teams had their same lineups as they did in their semi-finals.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Olympic champion Hilary Knight says 2026 tournament will be her last

One of the greatest international hockey careers is winding down. In an interview with USA Today’s Nancy Armour, superstar Hilary Knight announced that the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina will be her last tour of duty in the Olympics.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

2025 PWHL Finals predictions, storylines and picks

After a couple of exhilarating semifinal series, two teams remain in the 2025 PWHL Playoffs, as the reigning champion Minnesota Frost and Ottawa Charge get set to duke it out for the Walter Cup.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Charge vs. Frost: 2025 PWHL Final series preview and pick

Ottawa Charge: 3rd in PWHL, 44 points, def. Montreal in semifinals (3-1) Minnesota Frost: 4th in PWHL, 44 points, def. Toronto in semifinals (3-1) (3) Ottawa Charge vs.

PWHL News / Rinksiders / May 18

PDub ReDub, Playoff Edition: Victoire and Charge go at it in first all-Canadian matchup

Over the course of the PWHL postseason, PDRD will take the form of a playoff series recap following each of their conclusions. Here, the top-seeded Montréal Victoire take on the third-seeded Ottawa Charge for a spot in the Walter Cup Final.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 17

PWHL sets schedule for 2025 PWHL Final

The stage is set for the final series of the women’s hockey season. On Friday night, the Professional Women’s Hockey League announced the schedule for the 2025 PWHL Final, pitting the Ottawa Charge against the defending Walter Cup champion Minnesota Frost.

PWHL News / Rinksiders / May 16

PDub ReDub, Playoff Edition: Sceptres and Frost go for round two

Over the course of the PWHL postseason, PDRD will take the form of a playoff series recap following each of their conclusions. Here, the second-seeded

PWHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

3 Takeaways From the Frost’s Win Over the Sceptres in Game 4

The Minnesota Frost hosted the Toronto Sceptres for Game 4 of Round 1 on Wednesday evening, May 14. The Frost looked to eliminate the Sceptres with a win, while the Sceptres looked to keep their season alive.

PWHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Frost Eliminate Sceptres With 4-3 Overtime Win in Game 4

The Minnesota Frost and Toronto Sceptres faced off in Game 4 of Round 1 in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday evening, May 14. It was a must-win game for the Sceptres to keep their playoff hopes alive, while the Frost had the chance to move on to the Final with a win.

PWHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 12